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Depression

Why seek help for depression?

Depression is a mental health illness that can effect people in different ways. It is normal to feel down once in a while, but if you are low most days, then you may have depression.

Feeling depressed is not a sign of weakness. If left untreated, it can develop into a serious mental health problem. Fortunately, it is also treatable. There’s no need to suffer with depression - proven treatment exists and your mood can improve with medicine, psychological therapy, and simple changes to your lifestyle.

Depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can impact a person’s ability to function at work and at home. It is understood that events in life can cause symptoms of depression, and others may experience a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Types of depression:

There are many different types of depression, and while there are many similarities that have their own distinctive set of symptoms:

Major Depression: A common type of depression

Persistent depressive disorder: Is a continuous long-term (chronic) form of depression